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Tottenham sign defender Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton

Tottenham have strengthened Roberto De Zerbi's squad with the signing of Netherlands international Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton in a deal worth 52 million pounds.

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Concussion sidelines Netherlands' Quinten Timber ahead of Sweden World Cup clash

Quinten Timber's 2026 FIFA World Cup hopes have suffered a setback after the Netherlands midfielder was ruled out of their Group F meeting with Sweden on Saturday because of a concussion picked up in training.

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Japan fightback denies Netherlands victory in FIFA World Cup opener

Japan came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their Group F opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, extending the Blue Samurai's unbeaten run to eight matches.

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Netherlands suffer defensive blow as Jurrien Timber ruled out of World Cup

The Netherlands have been hit with a major setback ahead of the FIFA World Cup after defender Jurrien Timber was ruled out of the tournament with a persistent groin injury.

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Virgil van Dijk credits 'discipline and dedication' behind his Liverpool success

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has credited discipline and dedication for helping him remain one of football's most reliable performers as he prepares to lead the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Algeria 'stun' Netherlands in World Cup warm-up match in Rotterdam

Anis Hadj Moussa scored a superb late winner as Algeria stunned the Netherlands 1-0 in Rotterdam, ending the Dutch side's 10-match unbeaten run ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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